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DR. WALTER E FRITZ M.D.
NPI 1851330112
Family Medicine in Knox, IN

Active since June 05, 2006
1002 S EDGEWOOD DR, KNOX, IN 46534(574) 772-2188(574) 772-2190 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 20, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Dr. Walter E Fritz M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. WALTER E FRITZ M.D. (NPI 1851330112) is an individual family medicine provider in Knox, Indiana, licensed in Indiana (01024309A) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1851330112
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. WALTER E FRITZCredential: M.D.
Location Address1002 S EDGEWOOD DRKnox, IN 46534-8226
Mailing Address1002 S Edgewood DrKnox, IN 46534-8226 · (574) 772-2188 · Fax (574) 772-2190
Phone(574) 772-2188
Fax(574) 772-2190
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJune 5, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 20, 2020
NPPES CertifiedAugust 13, 2020
✔ NPI 1851330112 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License✔ Licensed in IN · 01024309A
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
1002 S EDGEWOOD DR, Knox, IN 46534
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Other Identifiers 8

Other50000720AIN · Corporation License
Other000000083056IN · Blue Cross Pin Number
Other01024309AIN · Walter Fritz,m.d. License
Other351301967IN · Tax Id
Medicaid100225090AIN
Medicaid200020860AIN
Other87-0778393IN · Tax Identification Number
Medicaid200897290IN

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include CareSource.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Walter E Fritz M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Walter Fritz reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Knox Winamac Community Health Centers Inc
0.1 mi
Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
1002 S EDGEWOOD DR
Knox, IN 46534
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Indiana enrollment
  • 13 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1629248919 (574) 772-6030

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 6

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

MRS. REBECCA OSCAR PHARMD
Pharmacist
1002 S EDGEWOOD DR
KNOX, IN 46534
Starke County (574) 772-6030
MRS. LESLEY AMBER METTS MSN, FNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1002 S EDGEWOOD DR
KNOX, IN 46534
Starke County (574) 772-6030
KWCHC PHARMACY
Pharmacy (Community/Retail Pharmacy)
1002 S EDGEWOOD DR
KNOX, IN 46534
Starke County (574) 772-6030
KNOX WINAMAC COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS, INC.
Clinic/Center (Community Health)
1002 S EDGEWOOD DR
KNOX, IN 46534
Starke County (574) 772-6030
KNOX WINAMAC COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS INC
Clinic/Center (Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC))
1002 S EDGEWOOD DR
KNOX, IN 46534
Starke County (574) 772-6030
MR. KELLY O'BRIAN CLARK R.N., M.S.N., F.N.P.
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
1002 S EDGEWOOD DR
KNOX, IN 46534
Starke County (574) 772-6030

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Walter Fritz's NPI number?

The NPI number for Walter Fritz is 1851330112. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 5, 2006.

Where is Walter Fritz located?

Walter Fritz practices at 1002 S Edgewood Dr, Knox, IN 46534. The listed phone number is (574) 772-2188.

What is Walter Fritz's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Walter Fritz enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Walter Fritz is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Walter Fritz's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Walter Fritz reassigns Medicare benefits to Knox Winamac Community Health Centers Inc (Knox, IN). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Walter Fritz's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Walter Fritz accept?

Health plans from CareSource list Walter Fritz as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Walter Fritz was last updated on October 20, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.